No More Empty Pots: Community Engagement Manager

About No More Empty Pots

No More Empty Pots (NMEP) is a grassroots non-profit corporation that connects individuals and groups to improve self-sufficiency, regional food security and economic resilience of urban and rural communities through advocacy and action. No More Empty Pots’ vision is to support communities in becoming self-sufficient and food secure through collaboration and adhering to core values of education, stewardship and sustainability.

Position Description

No More Empty Pots seeks a charismatic and detail-oriented individual with leadership experience to join our team. Key activities of the position include managing reception, including part-time staff that may be hired on for reception roles; recruiting and coordinating volunteers for a wide variety of opportunities; organization-wide event planning; community outreach and outreach coordination; supporting the CEO in coordinating a Community Advisory Board and a volunteer guild; and managing bookings of No More Empty Pots spaces like the Rooftop Garden, the Shared Use Commercial Kitchen, and the Kids Kitchen. In general, this person is community-focused matching opportunities between community partners and No More Empty Pots as well as coordinating the logistics of those opportunities. This person supports all other staff with volunteer and special project opportunities, outreach, and event planning, which means they must be able to balance a large number of projects and relationships. The manager may also lead initiatives, programs, and activities according to NMEP’s mission, strategy, and priorities. All NMEP staff are expected to prioritize people and a focus on relationships while maintaining high standards of program delivery and using sustainable budgeting and time management practices.

Working Conditions

Involves both sedentary desk work and moderate indoor and outdoor physical exertion

Requires lifting or carrying up to 30 pounds as well as climbing, walking moderate distances, squatting, and bending.

A valid driver’s license, access to transportation, and local travel are required; ability to operate medium-sized machinery is preferred

Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Salary

Commensurate with experience, starting at $32,000 annually

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter to No More Empty Pots at jobs@nmepomaha.org . Be sure to include why a position with No More Empty Pots is a good fit for you.